March diving in Bonaire ?

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Looking for info on diving in March... Weather more then temp, As we're from northern Maine and every were has warmer water then us... :depressed:... Sea heights and crappy vision would be the biggest killer... Thanks...

Jim...
 
Bonaire is fairly constant, as far as weather is concerned. Sometimes it can be quite rainy during Oct-Dec. Serious rain usually ends by early Jan when air temps are in the low 70's during the day (shade). Then, it's a steady climb back to the 90's of the summer. In March, the weather should be mostly sunny, high clouds with a possible occasional shower. Showers, even heavy rain, seldom interfere with the diving. There will be a steady 15-20 mph wind from the east. High seas are a rare issue in Bonaire (at least on the leeward side where most of the diving is done) and usually occur in conjunction a major storm during the hurricane season. In general, water vis is always at least "good" and commonly "excellent." It will vary a bit from dive site to site. The likelihood of having a prolonged interval of poor vis is very low. March is high season in Bonaire and it is a popular time to go.
 
Imorin nailed it. We went last March and had great weather. We went again in August and it rained a good bit as a tropical depression passed off to the north. Even then vis stayed good,
 

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